• Monsters including the Kraken Norse legend and Adaro, a shark that swims in the Pacific.  
• Beasts such as Amarok, a monstrous wolf that roam the Arctic regions, and Haetae a horned lion that fearlessly upholds justice. 
• Magical Beings including Giant, a super-sized humanoid with supernatural strength, Kitsune, a Japanese shapeshifting fox spirit and Piasa, a hybrid creature that haunts the Mississippi.  

Some of these creatures are terrifying, others friendly and more than a few have a taste for mischief. One thing they all have in common is that the world they dwell in is not so far from our own . . . 
 
Weaving together myths and mysteries, fact and fantasy, this must-have illustrated treasury makes for a spellbinding keepsake that will reveal something new every time you revisit.

Can you solve the mysteries that have puzzled scientists for generations? What happened to the crew of the Mary Celeste? Does a monster lurk in the dark depths of Loch Ness? Did a whole playground full of schoolchildren actually spot a UFO? There are so many questions waiting to be answered.

This extensive guide to mysterious unexplained events covers natural mysteries, historical conundrums, baffling disappearances, paranormal events, alien visitors, and cryptozoology, with coverage of events from ancient times right up to the modern day.

The Unexplained will engage children and adults who are keen to probe into mysteries, ponder the existence of strange beasts, and unleash their inner ghost hunters!

Lurking in every corner of the Earth, from the deepest depths of the oceans, to the tips of the tallest mountains, even tucked beneath the very ground that you tread on, dragons watch and wait. They take many forms – sea monsters, serpents, wild cats, eagles, and they represent many different things; Gods to be revered, evil kings to be feared, wise friends and fierce foes. So, when you accidentally step on a sinewy vine and it whips out from under your feet, or invisible forces gently fan warm air across your face, or the acrid smell of cinders pokes at the back of your throat, how will you know whether to stand and wonder, or run and hide?

Dragons have breathed fire into our minds since we could first imagine, but why do they exist in stories from every land in the world? Come in and explore Dragon World. Look into their lairs while they make shape-shifting mischief, playing with the weather and protecting earthly treasures. Soar across continents into tales as old as time. Prowl through the pages to discover rare dragon species. Find clues to track them and master how to draw them. Behold the earthly dragons of today!

Sophie can’t wait for her birthday party. But when one of her invitations is accidentally picked up by a GIANT, she finds herself in a bit of a pickle. What if he turns up and eats all the guests?

But Harry the Hairy Giant is determined to come to her party, no matter how many letters Sophie writes to dissuade him. After all, he’s had a glorious purple suit made specially, and he’s been practising his dancing!

As the letters fly back and forth, Sophie begins to wonder if Harry isn’t as bad as she thought. What if he’s the perfect party guest after all?

‘Explosively magical! What a fun-filled, exciting adventure – kids are going to love it!’
Abi Elphinstone, author of Skysong
 
‘Very occasionally, a book comes along that feels fantastically unique – Felix and the Future Agency is that book. Clever and funny with a genius premise and characters to fall in love with, I’m already counting down the days to the sequel.” A.F. Steadman, author of the Skandar series.

Felix Green has a talent – a talent that often gets him into A LOT of trouble - he can forsee the future. And he's not the only one! When his latest prediction comes true, he soon finds himself whisked off to join the secret underground Future Agency. Here he starts to learn the tools to protect the country from the natural disasters set to befall it – summoning animal star constellations down from the sky, dream weaving and speaking to ghosts. When a dark spectre infiltrates the Future Agency, only Felix can unmask the culprit and save the agency from destruction . . .

Praise for Felix and the Future Agency:

‘A heart-strong story built to get lost in. Storytelling at its most spectacular.’  Jacob North, author of the Ice Apprentices series.

'It’s packed with mystery and bursting with magic – the must-read middle-grade adventure of the year!’
Laura Noakes, author of Cosima Unfortunate Steals a Star

‘Loved this twisty magical adventure with a big-hearted hero and roots in real history from the ghost stories of the London Underground to the Premonitions Bureau.’
Rashmi Sirdeshpande, author of Think Like a Boss
 
'A super contemporary story grounded in history… Wow!  The research, joy, time, thought, fun and wit Rachel has poured into the story and not to mention MAGIC.’
Cerrie Burnell, author of The Girl with the Shark’s Teeth
 
‘Spookily good! Devoured it all in a day!’ Steven Lenton
 

It's 1909 and Rose Moriarty-teenage daughter of Sherlock Holmes' greatest enemy-has made a name for herself fighting monsters and solving crimes. But that was before Rose met the one mystery she couldn't solve: the disappearance of her headmistress. Now, her school has shut down, her classmates have scattered, and Rose is on her own.

On the very day Rose receives word that an old friend is dying, the shadowy Count Christoph and his ward Clara show up at her door. Rose has already figured out why they're here (to hire her) and what's in their bag (an ancient orb with incredible powers), but questions remain: Can Rose convince these strangers to help save her friend's life? What are the grotesque, bug-shaped stalkers that plague their every step? And how can Rose pursue this adventure while avoiding a certain boy from her childhood? The only thing certain is that Rose is no longer alone, because danger forges strange alliances . . .

. . . and Professor Moriarty wasn't the only famous villain to have a daughter.

Unexpected friendships, supernatural mystery, high-stakes heists, and budding romance billow together in this thrilling fantasy adventure, which introduces a motley crew of daredevil heroines who hunt monsters . . . in all their forms.

The unmissable new story in the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling Impossible Creatures series, for fans of Philip Pullman, Percy Jackson and Skandar.

'There was Tolkien, there is Pullman and now there is Katherine Rundell' – Michael Morpurgo

When Christopher Forrester is unexpectedly woken by a miniature dragon chewing on his face, his heart leaps for joy. For months he’s dreamed of returning to the Archipelago – the secret islands where all the creatures of myth still live. But he did not know it would involve a rescue mission on the back of a sphinx, or a plan to enter a dragon’s lair. Nor did he imagine it would involve a girl with a flock of birds at her side, a new-hatched chick in her pocket and a ravenous hunger for justice…

Awards and praise for Impossible Creatures
WINNER Waterstones Book of the Year
WINNER British Book Awards Children's Book of the Year
WINNER Foyles Children's Book of the Year
WINNER Books Are My Bag Readers Award

'A book stuffed full of fantastical, magical delight' – Cressida Cowell

'Readers will seize this with delight' – Philip Pullman

'A masterpiece to rival Tolkien' – Daily Telegraph

'Every sentence sparkles … Magnificent' – The Times

Impossible Creatures Sunday Times bestseller, December 2023

This is the essential monster-care manual you didn’t know you needed. Full of useful tips, tricks and advice on everything from feeding and naming your sea monster to playing fun games (top tip: ALWAYS LET THEM WIN), this handy guidebook will equip you with everything you need to bond with your new pet!

This hilarious picture book is ideal for anyone who has ever wondered what it would be like to own a sea monster, providing essential insights into an often-misunderstood species.